Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1900 — The G. A. R. Encampment Program. [ARTICLE]

The G. A. R. Encampment Program.

Chicago, August 26-September 1. All patriots should attend this greatest of all the National Reunions. Seethe following program : Sunday—Special patriotic service in the churches. Sacred concerts, and grand patriotic song festival in the Coliseum. Monday—Salute to the flag. Dedication of Naval Arch. Grand parade of naval veterans. Parade of government vessels on Lake Michigan. Arrival of the President of the United States. Naval battle off Lincoln Park. Fireworks off Lake Front—Electric fountains and illuminations. Tuesday—Sunrise Salute. Dedication of army arch. Parade of the Grand Army of the Republic reviewed by the commander-in-chief and the president, governors of states, etc. Reception to the President. State Reunions. Fireworks off Lakefront. Reception of ladies of the G. A. R, Grand illumination of the city. Wednesday—Sunrise Salute. Veterans (bicycle road race. Meeting of the 34th national encampment of the G. A. R. and conventions of W. R. C. and various military and patriotic organizations. Fire works and illuminations. Thursday—Sunrise salute. Adjourned business meetings. G. A. R„ and auxiliary societies. Visiting among posts. Sham battle at Washington park. 111. National Guard and U. S. Regulars. Fire Worksand illumination. Balloon Ascension. Friday—Delegates lake excursion. Excursions on lake and drainage canal. Automobilefloralparade. Fireworks, balloon ascension and illuminations. Satubday Recreations, simrts. concerts, fireworks, illuminations etc. etc. Taps. The Monon Route makes a special low rate. See the agents.

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